Applications Manager

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an Applications Manager – Planning & Procurement Applications to join our team! In this role, you will continuously improve the systems used by Planning & Procurement. If you are passionate about developing people, while delivering innovative capabilities that enhance our Supply Chain, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of System and Business Analysts by actively supporting their professional and technical growth.
• Deliver high-quality results, achieving defined project objectives and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other IT functions, ensuring seamless delivery across applications and functions.
• Research and identify enabling solutions, best practices and technologies that proactively address customer requirements 
• Manage support issues by clearly articulating the root cause, the resolution, timing, and plan to prevent issues from reoccurring
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SLAs are achieved.
• Thoughtfully plan and sequence the portfolio of projects and enhancements, considering business value and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion SCM (Supply Chain Management), and Oracle EBS.
• In depth understanding of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, GOP (Global Order Promising), and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes.
• 5 years of experience leading application IT teams.
• Oracle EBS Procurement experience
• Familiarity with PAAS solutions to extend Oracle capabilities
• Experience migrating EBS modules to Oracle Fusion
• MBA
• ITL Certification
• Supply Chain or Oracle certifications

Skills & Competencies

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders of all levels.
• Ability to identify opportunities across Supply Chain systems and processes.
• Oversee and lead software development and support, using waterfall or agile methodologies.

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Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.